Turkmenistan’s Gas
Via The Oil Drum, an in-depth look at Turkmenistan’s natural gas reserves.  As the report notes: “…Turkmenistan holds significantly large quantities of natural gas (they hold the [...]
A Closer Look At The Next Eleven (N11)
While we do not endorse Nicholas Vardy’s Global Guru service, we did find a recent newsletter interesting due to its focus on other emerging economies.  As the report noted: [...]
China’s Thirst For Oil Takes Them To Venezuela
Via Energy Daily, a report that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez recently announced a 16-billion-dollar deal with China to drill for oil in the resource-rich Orinoco basin.  As the article notes: [...]
Pipeline Politics Define China’s Relationship With Myanmar
Via Global Geopolitics, another look at the “pipeline politics” of the growing petro-partnership between China and Myanmar.  As the report notes: “…If military-ruled Burma [...]
Reshaping The Caspian Bloc?
Via The Asia Times, a report on a recent meeting of Caspian states that could foreshadow the emergence of a new regional economic grouping.  As the article notes: “…On September 11-13, [...]
No Concessions On Brazil’s Oil PSA Plan
Via The Financial Times, a report that Brazil is staying firm on its controversial decision to switch from the current concessions system to production sharing agreements, or PSAs.  As the article [...]

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